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VidyA

VidyA is an adventurous new group that merges the virtuosity of Jazz with the melodic and rhythmic nuance of South Indian classical (Carnatic) music. Led by critically-acclaimed saxophonist, Prasant Radhakrishnan along with David Ewell (bass) and Sameer Gupta (Drums), VidyA has emerged with a soulful, penetrating sound that pushes the labels of "fusion" or "world music." These three artists have an almost telepathic interplay, incorporating the forward motion of both Indian Classical and jazz rhythms while elaborating Carnatic ragas infused with melodic richness. The group weaves in and out of the two genres while all the time merging them into one

Vidya: Adi Shakti

by Kyle Simpler
June 27, 2024

Anyone who ever studied philosophy or literature has probably encountered the term dualism. Dualism represents two different aspects of one thing, much like two sides of one coin. Although the concept is generally associated with academics, it certainly applies to many different areas, and music is no exception. For example, the performance ...

VidyA

By VidyA

Label: Lotus Music
Released: 2008